The Last of the Valerii (1874)

The book highlights Henry James's early life and literary journey, emphasizing his unique education and prolific writing career. Born in New York City in 1843, he published his first story at age twenty and later emigrated to London, where he became a British citizen. James authored twenty novels and over a hundred short stories, with notable works including The Europeans, Daisy Miller, and The Turn of the Screw. This edition features a new introductory biography and aims to present his classic works in high-quality, modern formats.